downy phlox - Phlox pilosa

Synonyms: prairie phlox,

USDA Plant Code: PHPI
Light Requirement: full sun - part shade
Soil Moisture: dry - medium
Leaves: deciduous
Protected Plant: no
Commonly Available at Nurseries : yes
Growth Habits: subshrub,shrub,forb/herb
Hardiness Zone: both
Salt Tolerance : no
Drought Tolerance: no
Birds, Mammals and Other Wildlife: yes
Riparian Buffers: no
All Pollinators: yes
Native Bees and other Pollinators: no
Butterflies and Moths: yes
Hummingbird: yes
Rain Garden: no
Bloom Color: pink/purple/white
Bloom Period: spring/summer
Fragrant: yes
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Plant(s);
Peter Dziuk, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s);
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s);
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s);
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Foliage;
Katy Chayka, www.minnesotawildflowers.info, Bugwood.org
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Inflorescence(s);
Katy Chayka, www.minnesotawildflowers.info, Bugwood.org
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Seedling(s);
William Johnson, IDNR, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
William M. Ciesla, Forest Health Management International, Bugwood.org
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Fruit(s);
Peter Dziuk, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s); An unusual flower with 6 petals, phlox normally have 5.
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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